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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Malaysian Flankers poised to be operational by year-end

The ninth Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) show, held in December, gave the Malaysian air force the opportunity to showcase its newly rec

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February 11, 2008

Organization, Innovation Keys to Cutting F-35 Price

It’s a stealthy, mass-produced warplane for 12 air arms in 10 countries, including Singapore.

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Maritime UAV no fish out of water

Britain’s Warrior Aero Marine has formed a team to produce innovative maritime unmanned systems.

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Kingfisher takes its 17th ATR propjet

India’s fast-growing Kingfisher Airlines took delivery of its seventeenth ATR 72-500 last month.

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

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ATR keeps an eye on cost with option-laden 600

The Thales engineering team in Toulouse is developing a new flight deck for the -600 series ATR family, featuring five six- by eight-inch LCD displays and

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

ATR Delivers Peace and Quiet

“You’re in the noisiest seat of the airplane,” said ATR North America sales vice president to an AIN reporter, who had chosen the position to assess that v

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Optimistic Embraer tempers its view of China with caution

Doubts about the future of Embraer’s joint manufacturing venture with China’s AVIC II group were largely laid to rest by the time Harbin-Embraer Aircraft’s

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Barco visuals provide PC-21s with a display to remember

A twin turboprop trainer can’t hope to fully replicate an F-16 fighter, but rookie pilots with the Republic of Singapore Air Force will quickly get a feel

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Japan to take two more Q300 ocean patrollers

Field Aviation has just won a contract to convert two more Bombardier Q300 twin turboprops for use as platforms for the Japan Coast Guard’s maritime patrol

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

737-900ERs make their mark on Asia Pacific

Indonesia’s Lion Air and India’s SpiceJet have started operating some of the first 737-900ERs to roll off Boeing’s Renton, Washington assembly line.

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Indonesia extends arms wish list

Newfound buying power courtesy of Russian government loans has given Indonesia’s military reason to anticipate a significant upgrade in fighting capability

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Despite politics, U.S. scores big deals in Taiwan

After a visit to China last month, the commander of U.S.

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Raytheon HDAM takes HARM to new heights

In partnership with the U.S.

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Air India extends its reach with world’s longest-range jet

The meteoric development of India’s airline industry continues unabated as Air India extends its nonstop network to all corners of the globe with Boeing’s

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Alenia says it’s on time in 787 catch-up

According to Alenia Aeronautica, it is meeting its commitments as a supplier for the Boeing 787 and has not contributed to the delays the program is suffer

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

More influential Asian airlines get set to act on global stage

Airlines in the Asia Pacific region have become key global players and should have a greater say in industry issues, according to Andrew Herdman, director

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Japan’s KC-767 tankers ready for final approach

Japan expects to receive its first pair of KC-767 tankers by the end of this year’s first quarter as the controversial and much-maligned program’s developm

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

China’s shifting import needs forcing Russians to adapt

The amount of foreign off-the-shelf defense products China purchases is falling, overall, but its cooperation with foreign countries–mainly Russia–shows a

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Pair of Chinese fighter planes form PLAAF’s high-low mix

China’s march to overhaul its front-line fighter fleet is making good progress, thanks to two major indigenous production programs involving the Chengdu J-

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Airbus sharpens its focus on new A380 family members

Airbus continues to consider stretched, longer-range and cargo versions of its A380 very large airliner, but is no longer studying shortbody or combination

Aircraft

February 11, 2008

Aircraft

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Latest

Malaysian Flankers poised to be operational by year-end

The ninth Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) show, held in December, gave the Malaysian air force the opportunity to showcase its newly rec

Organization, Innovation Keys to Cutting F-35 Price

It’s a stealthy, mass-produced warplane for 12 air arms in 10 countries, including Singapore.

Maritime UAV no fish out of water

Britain’s Warrior Aero Marine has formed a team to produce innovative maritime unmanned systems.

Kingfisher takes its 17th ATR propjet

India’s fast-growing Kingfisher Airlines took delivery of its seventeenth ATR 72-500 last month.

Videos

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ATR keeps an eye on cost with option-laden 600

The Thales engineering team in Toulouse is developing a new flight deck for the -600 series ATR family, featuring five six- by eight-inch LCD displays and

ATR Delivers Peace and Quiet

“You’re in the noisiest seat of the airplane,” said ATR North America sales vice president to an AIN reporter, who had chosen the position to assess that v

Optimistic Embraer tempers its view of China with caution

Doubts about the future of Embraer’s joint manufacturing venture with China’s AVIC II group were largely laid to rest by the time Harbin-Embraer Aircraft’s

Barco visuals provide PC-21s with a display to remember

A twin turboprop trainer can’t hope to fully replicate an F-16 fighter, but rookie pilots with the Republic of Singapore Air Force will quickly get a feel

Japan to take two more Q300 ocean patrollers

Field Aviation has just won a contract to convert two more Bombardier Q300 twin turboprops for use as platforms for the Japan Coast Guard’s maritime patrol

737-900ERs make their mark on Asia Pacific

Indonesia’s Lion Air and India’s SpiceJet have started operating some of the first 737-900ERs to roll off Boeing’s Renton, Washington assembly line.

Indonesia extends arms wish list

Newfound buying power courtesy of Russian government loans has given Indonesia’s military reason to anticipate a significant upgrade in fighting capability

Despite politics, U.S. scores big deals in Taiwan

After a visit to China last month, the commander of U.S.

Raytheon HDAM takes HARM to new heights

In partnership with the U.S.

Air India extends its reach with world’s longest-range jet

The meteoric development of India’s airline industry continues unabated as Air India extends its nonstop network to all corners of the globe with Boeing’s

Alenia says it’s on time in 787 catch-up

According to Alenia Aeronautica, it is meeting its commitments as a supplier for the Boeing 787 and has not contributed to the delays the program is suffer

More influential Asian airlines get set to act on global stage

Airlines in the Asia Pacific region have become key global players and should have a greater say in industry issues, according to Andrew Herdman, director

Japan’s KC-767 tankers ready for final approach

Japan expects to receive its first pair of KC-767 tankers by the end of this year’s first quarter as the controversial and much-maligned program’s developm

China’s shifting import needs forcing Russians to adapt

The amount of foreign off-the-shelf defense products China purchases is falling, overall, but its cooperation with foreign countries–mainly Russia–shows a

Pair of Chinese fighter planes form PLAAF’s high-low mix

China’s march to overhaul its front-line fighter fleet is making good progress, thanks to two major indigenous production programs involving the Chengdu J-

Airbus sharpens its focus on new A380 family members

Airbus continues to consider stretched, longer-range and cargo versions of its A380 very large airliner, but is no longer studying shortbody or combination

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